Su Sangong, who might have been a simple boy in the past, had learned about human relationships over the years, even the most simple-minded of youths would have by now.
Su Sangong instantly understood the meaning behind the two police officers' words.
A smile flickered across his lips. After cupping his hands towards the two train attendants, he unceremoniously moved to deal with the thief.
The thief hadn't expected to be beaten in front of the train attendants.
He wanted to protest, but his mouth was firmly gagged. No matter how hard he struggled, only muffled grunts escaped.
Su Sangong had been trained. When he hit someone, he aimed for the soft spots. These places would cause excruciating pain during the beating, but leave no trace afterward.
Ten minutes later, Su Sangong finally let out a breath. He then handed over the person he had beaten to a near-death state to the two train attendants.
The corners of the two attendants' mouths twitched. This young man was truly ruthless when he hit people.
But who could they blame?
Hadn't the person brought it upon himself?
"Thank you, comrades. This person is in your hands now," Su Sangong said with a polite smile, thanking the two.
"You're welcome. Teacher Shen is a national hero, contributing to the people. This person intended to disrespect Teacher Shen, and indeed deserves severe punishment."
After a few polite exchanges, the two train attendants left with the person who was like a puddle of mud.
As they were leaving, the younger attendant told Su Xiaotian that he wanted to ask her for advice on how to tie people up.
Su Xiaotian smiled and agreed.
There were few people in the soft sleeper carriage, and with some empty berths, a few who were woken up, but not many.
The matter was handled so quietly that it didn't cause much of a stir.
Su Xiaotian and the other two closed the door and climbed back into their berths to sleep.
The night passed without incident.
The next morning, after washing up, Su Xiaotian prepared a simple breakfast.
It was simple because all the items just needed to be taken out.
However, in reality, such a breakfast would not be considered simple even in an ordinary household.
It was just that they were eating breakfast in their own small compartment. If others saw it, they would likely be envious and jealous.
Boiled eggs, steamed buns, mushroom sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and apples.
Each person also had a cup of hot malted milk. What a lavish breakfast that many people couldn't even dream of!
In this era, even middle-to-upper-class families had breakfast consisting of only plain congee, small dishes, and steamed buns.
Su Xiaotian, however, felt a little regretful. She could actually use the system's built-in space to keep food fresh.
However, she couldn't take out steaming hot food on the train. Su Dan Novel Network.
What a shame.
However, these steamed buns were very fresh, exchanged from the system space with points.
"So abundant? There are even steamed buns? Meat-filled or vegetable-filled?"
Shen Zizhen looked at the breakfast on the small table and asked with a smile, her eyes sparkling.
Clearly, she was not upset by the events of the previous night, but rather in a good mood.
Su Xiaotian had to admire the older generation; they were truly different.
If it were her, even after cultivating for another hundred years, she still wouldn't be able to do it.
"These two are meat buns, and these two are vegetable buns. Teacher Shen, what filling would you like?" Su Xiaotian asked with a smile, pointing at the buns in the lunchbox.
The buns in the lunchbox were about the size of a man's fist. Three people and four buns were enough, especially since there were also three boiled eggs.
Shen Zizhen said, "I'll have the vegetable-filled ones. Xiaotian, you'll have vegetable-filled ones too?"
Su Xiaotian nodded, "Then I'll have vegetable-filled ones too. I'll save the two meat buns for Third Brother."
This was Su Xiaotian's original plan: one boiled egg per person, and Third Brother would have two buns.
On the train, they weren't expending much energy. Eating these, along with some cucumber and half an apple, was more than enough.
"Alright, I like meat buns. I wonder if the buns made by An Ronghua's wife can compare to Grandma's."
Su Xiaotian felt a little guilty.
An Ronghua's wife had indeed made buns, but she hadn't brought them, only steamed buns.
As for the meat buns An Ronghua's wife had packed for her in the lunchbox, Su Xiaotian had secretly given them to An Ronghua's two children.
Life was not easy for everyone. Su Xiaotian knew it was a gesture of kindness, but she also felt uneasy taking them.
An Ronghua's two children hadn't eaten meat buns in a long time.
Each child received two meat buns and was very happy.
Su Xiaotian felt a pang of sadness. She even thought that if her future development could be better, she would help this place and let it develop as well.
However, what kind of project to undertake here was a problem.
After all, it was a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters, good ecology, and even the rice produced was exceptionally fragrant and sweet. Su Xiaotian truly couldn't bear to damage such a place.
Moreover, Su Xiaotian had a premonition that even if she wanted to damage the local ecosystem, Uncle Shen would not allow it.
She would think about this matter later, she could always find a way.
Shen Zizhen took a bite of the bun and said with a smile, "The taste is not bad."
"It can't compare to what my grandma makes, but the taste is indeed decent," Su Sangong said truthfully.
Su Xiaotian: "..."
Of course, the taste was decent.
This was a product of the system, falling under the category of "quality guaranteed."
The reason it didn't taste as good as her own grandmother's was likely because Grandma Su's cooking had more human touch.
The three of them chatted and ate, enjoying a harmonious meal.
After breakfast, Shen Zizhen walked back and forth in the aisle a few times to aid digestion.
This was requested by Su Xiaotian. She believed that although Shen Zizhen had been very busy in recent years, she had very little real exercise, unlike when she was in the Hongxin Brigade.
Therefore, she insisted that Shen Zizhen must walk and exercise every day, and even suggested jogging for half an hour in the morning for better health.
Shen Zizhen felt it was not very meaningful and that this time would be better spent looking at the fields.
But Su Xiaotian repeatedly emphasized that this was a doctor's order and must be followed.
Shen Zizhen, being an obedient patient, really listened and exercised every day.
After more than ten days, Shen Zizhen felt that her body was indeed much more relaxed.
This fully proved that increasing exercise a little every day had an effect.
Shen Zizhen now willingly exercised a little every day and didn't need anyone to urge her.
The journey passed in such a harmonious atmosphere.
Because of the theft incident they had encountered earlier, they felt that the train might not be safe.
To be cautious, they even stopped discussing their previous topics and spent their time eating or sleeping.
Of course, during this time, the young attendant, Comrade Xiao Zhou, specifically visited Su Xiaotian and sincerely asked her to teach him how to tie people up effectively.
Su Xiaotian generously shared her knowledge and taught Comrade Xiao Zhou several convenient and useful methods.
Comrade Xiao Zhou looked at Su Xiaotian with admiration, his gaze practically saying that those around a great person were also great.
Su Xiaotian greatly admired the young comrade's eagerness to learn. When Comrade Xiao Zhou left, Su Xiaotian not only did not charge him, but also packed him a few apples, oranges, and pears.
"Comrade Xiaotian, how can I accept this? I came to learn from you, and you're giving me things."
The young comrade shyly tried to refuse. If he accepted, Brother Zhang would probably scold him.
Brother Zhang always said that one should not take a single thread or needle from the masses.
Although it was just a few pears and apples, these were precious on the train.
If Brother Zhang found out, he would definitely not be happy.
He might even make him write a self-criticism and return the fruit.
"Are you afraid Officer Zhang will scold you?" Su Xiaotian saw the reason behind the young comrade's reaction and asked tentatively.
"I didn't say that!" The young comrade quickly looked outside. Fortunately, Brother Zhang wasn't there.
Su Xiaotian, Su Sangong, and the others couldn't help but laugh.
Shen Zizhen, who was reading a book, also couldn't help but laugh and say, "If Officer Zhang scolds you, just say it's from your teacher to a student."
The three young people were stunned. Could it be said like that?
No, it seemed there was nothing wrong with it.
Comrade Xiao Zhou happily took the fruit and left.
They arrived in the capital three days later.
They had originally planned to go straight home to rest upon arriving in the capital.
Who knew that someone would be waiting for them at the station.